4. Контрольные задания Вариант № 1.

(Выполняется студентами, фамилии которых начинаются

с букв А - 3).

1. Vocabulary and Grammar Exercises.

1.1. (20 x 1 point) Supply the articles where necessary. Write your answers (a, an, the or ‘−’) in the boxes.

1. It’s __(1)__ plant of __(2)__ telephone equipment. ___(3)__ plant is outside Mos­cow. It's __(4)__ very large plant. __(5)___manager of our company is going to visit __(6)__ plant with __(7)__ Chief Engineer of GML on Friday.

2. ___(8)___ price for ___(9)___ pump was 500$. ___(10)___ offer suited ___(11)___ Buyers and they decided to sign ___(12)___ contract on those terms.

3. ___(13)___ demand for ___(14)___ latest model of cars is very big in ___(15)___ Japan.

4. During ___(16)___ talks ___(17)___ Seller offered ___(18)___ Russian trade company ___(19)___ 12% discount on ___(20)___ price.

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3.			13.
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5.			15.
6.			16.
7.			17.
8.			18.
9.			19.
10.			20.

1.2. (20 x 1 point) Supply the prepositions where necessary. Write your answers in the boxes.

1. She never buys goods ___(1)___ sale prices.

2. She called ___(2)___ a small shop and bought ___(3)___ a dress. It was ___(4)___ the right size and colour and it was not expensive ___(5)___ her. She liked ___(6)___ the dress very much.

3. They offered to deliver the first lot___(7)___ four months after they signed the contract and the balance ___(8)___ 22 motors – eight months later. Rossexport guaranteed the delivery ___(9)___ each lot ___(10)___ any delay. Mr. Smith agreed ___(11)___ the terms ___(12)___ the Russian company.

4. They wanted to buy 60 motors ___(13)___ the Russian company. Rossexport was interested ___(14)___ selling their goods ___(15)___ Smith and Co and they were going to invite Mr. Garsell, the manager ___(16)___ the company, to come to Moscow to have talks.

5. Will you fill ___(17)___ the forms, please? Thank you. The porter will take you up ___(18)___ your rooms ___(19)___ the lift. Here are the keys ___(20)___ your rooms.

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2.			12.
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5.			15.
6.			16.
7.			17.
8.			18.
9.			19.
10.			20.

1.3. (20 x 2 points) Supply the correct tense-forms. Write your answers in the boxes.

1. – You ___(1)___ (to be) ever to Paris?

– Yes, I ___(2)___ (to be) there in April.

– You ___(3)___ (to see) the Eiffel Tower?

– No, I ___(4)___ (to see).

2. – We just ___(5)__ (to start) producing this model and we already ___(6)___ (to receive) a lot of orders for it. How many machines would you like to buy?

– I___(7)___ (to think) 15 or 20.

3. – When you ___(8)___ (to look through) the catalogues?

– I ___(9)___ (to do) it tomorrow. Let's meet on Friday if it ___(10)___ (to be) convenient to you.

4. Tom ___(11)___ (to sit) in the corner with a book. I told him that he ___(12)___ (to read) in very bad light.

5. She's flying to Rome tomorrow. She ___(13)___ (to send) her family a tele­gram as soon as she ___(14)___ (to arrive).

6. Voronin seldom ___(15)___ (to watch) TV. In the evenings he usually ___(16)___ (to do) his homework. Now he ___(17)___ (to read) an English book. He ___(18)___ (to like) the English language and he ___(19)___ (to want) to speak this language well.

7. Vanessa, you ___(20)___ (to invite) people from ВАС to our today's confer­ence?

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5.			15.
6.			16.
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8.			18.
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10.			20.

1.4. (10 x 1 point) Change the following sentences in Direct Speech into Reported Speech. Write your answers in the boxes.

1. Mr. Blake said, “We usually sell goods on CIF terms.”

2. Mr. Smith said, “I flew to Moscow by an Aeroflot plane last month.”

3. Mr. Bell said to Jack, “Please give me your dictionary.”

4. Henry said to me, “I didn’t throw stones at your dog.”

5. The teacher said to the pupils, “Learn the poem by heart.”

6. Jack asked, “Who has taken my pen?”

7. Mary's mother asked her, “Who did you see yesterday?”

8. Mary's mother asks her, “Are you hungry or thirsty?”

9. Barry said, “Our plane will take off on time.”

10. Betsy says, “I’m leaving for London next week.”

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1.5. (10 x 2 points) A word or phrase is missing in each of the sentences below. Four answer choices are given below each sentence. Select the best answer to complete the sentence. Write your answers (letters A, B, C or D) in the boxes.

1. The company managers _________ the union about any changes in employee vacation allowances.

advice

advising

advised

advisor

2. I like my work because I have the _________ to make my own decisions.

freed

freely

freedom

free

3. _________ they were tired, they worked overtime.

Because

In spite

Since

Although

3. _________ have the employees complained so much about working conditions in the factory.

Never

Ever

Soon

Forever

5. If the student _________ for tomorrow's exam, she’ll be more confident.

prepares

prepared

prepare

would prepare

6. The president answers all his calls _________.

himself

he

him

his

7. _________ amazes Ms. Fawlty is the speed of her new computer.

That

Which

Who

What

8. The management is meeting to determine who _________ promoted.

must

will be

could have been

might have

9. Stock prices are _________ they were last week.

the highest

high

higher

higher than

10. We’ll stay at this hotel until the car_____.

will be fixed is fixed

will not be fixed isn’t be fixed

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6. (10 х 2 points) Translate into English.

1. – Не могли бы мы назначить встречу в четверг на 2 часа?

– Конечно. Мне приятно Вас видеть в любой день и в любое время.

2. В этом месяце мы заключили контракт на офисное оборудова­ние с фирмой «Браун энд Ко».

3. Заказчики заинтересованы в покупке этой модели у американ­ской фирмы. Управляющий «Росэкспорта» хотел бы встре­титься с г-ном Хантером, чтобы обсудить некоторые вопросы и получить типовой контракт фирмы.

4. – Сколько времени вы знаете директора этой компании?

– Я знаю его с тех пор, как начал работать в министерстве.

5. В нашем офисе 10 инженеров. Двое знают французский язык, а все остальные знают английский.

6. Вчера у нас была встреча с предпринимателями, которые интересуются нашей продукцией.

7. Мы согласны с условиями оплаты, но нам хотелось бы уточ­нить условия поставки.

8. Наш директор уезжает в Лондон послезавтра. Он будет вести переговоры с несколькими фирмами. Он пробудет там месяц.

9. Г-н Блейк сказал, что обсуждение цены не заняло у них много времени.

10. Я закажу номер в гостинице, прежде чем поеду в команди­ровку.

2. Business Communication. Telephoning and Business Letters.

2.1. (7 x 1 point) Choose the best responses. Write your answers in the boxes.

Can I speak to Ben Cole, please?						It doesn't matter. Speaking. I'll call back later.
Hello, I'm Sarah. I haven't seen you around before.						What do you do for a living? Is that one of your colleagues? No, I'm new here.
Could you spell that for me, please?						I'm calling to ask about a quotation. R-A-C-Z-Y-N-S-K-I. Yes, it's 9074 3182.
The name of the person you should contact is Mr. Derrida.						I see. Let me see. See you.
I didn't get that.						I said I'm afraid I can't come. I'm afraid not. Hold the line, please.
Is Carmen in advertising?						Yes, please. Yes, that's right. Yes, certainly.
I'd like to book a table for two, please.						Certainly, Sir. That's a good idea. Goodbye.
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2.2. (7 x 1 point) The following dialogue is in the wrong order. Rearrange it to make a natural flow of conversation.

1. I’m sure. I hope to get back here again.

2. That’s a pity. There's a lot to see.

3. Good. Are you here on business then?

4. Are you staying long?

5. Really? That's interesting. What line are you in?

6. No, just a couple of days.

7. Yes, we’re thinking of setting up an office here.

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2.3. (10 х 1 points) This task refers to the following two e-mails. Put the correct word or phrase in each blank. Choose from the following list. Use each item once only. Write your answers (letters A, B … or J) in the boxes.

let me know Also please a lunchtime meeting thank you

on the meeting agenda this is Re conference Room 2 I'm sorry

To: From: Subject:

Ronald Richards, Peter King, Chery Prince, Linda Bertini Isabelle Santelli Meeting Reminder

__(1)__a reminder that this month's department meeting will take place this Thursday at 12:00 in __(2)__. __(3)__ note location change. The meeting will NOT take place in my office. We will review progress on the Lockerman project and look at the budget for the rest of the year. This is __(4)__and sandwiches and coffee will be served. Please __(5)__ by Wednesday if you won't be able to make the meeting. __(6)__. Isabelle Santelli

To: From: Subject:

I. Santelli R. Richards __(7)__: Meeting Reminder

Isabelle, __(8)__I won't be able to make the meeting. I'm leaving for Sydney that morning and can't get a later flight. Before I go, I'll put on your desk the figures you'll need for the second item __(9)__. I've prepared a thorough report, so you'll be able to have that part of the discussion without me. __(10)__, Peter worked with me on this and can probably answer any questions. I'll be meeting with Mr. Lockerman first thing Friday and will send you the particulars later that day, or by Saturday morning at the latest. Ronald

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2.4. (5 x 2 points) For questions 1-5, you have to choose the option (А, В, С or D) which best matches the information in the letters (see task 2.3).

Who should attend the meeting on Thursday?	Conference committee members All company personnel Department members Mr. Lockerman
Where will the meeting take place?	In a conference room In a sandwich shop In a cafeteria In an office
When will Mr. Richards go to Sydney?	Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Who worked on a report with Mr. Richards?	Mr. Prince Ms. Santelli Ms. Bertini Mr. King
What will Mr. Richards leave for Ms. Santelli?	Information about the budget Mr. Lockerman's address The meeting agenda His Sydney itinerary

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3. Reading.

3.1. (8 x 2 points) Read the advertisement below. For questions 1-8, you have to chose the option (А, В, С or D) which best matches the information in the advertisement.

Sale! Sale! Sale! McGruder's Department Store announces its biggest sale of the year. You'll find fantastic savings throughout the store. 25% off all men's and women's business suits 25% off all men's and women's shoes 50% off all women's summer clothes Don't miss out on this great opportunity to get stylish designer items at bargain prices. With prices like these, you can't afford not to shop. Now through Saturday at all McGruder's locations: Park Avenue Mall Springfield Center Downtown Manchester Depot Open Monday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Closed Sunday

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What is on sale?	Business supplies. Clothes.
Who is the sale for?	Men Women Both men and women
What does "25% off" mean?	It costs $25. It costs one quarter less than the usual price.
What does "Now through Saturday" mean?	Beginning today and ending on Saturday Beginning on Saturday
What is not on sale?	Men's shoes Women's business suits Men's summer clothes Women's shoes
What is the first day of the sale?	Today On Saturday On Sunday Next week
How much do women's summer clothes cost?	$50 each $50 less than the usual price Half the usual price One quarter of the usual price
The word "Mall" is closest in meaning to	Shopping area Parking lot Food stall Pedestrian track

3.2. (20 points) Translate the following text into Russian.

Though the United States has not adopted central economic planning, we have gone very far in the past 50 years in expanding the role of government in the economy. That intervention has been costly in economic terms. The limitations imposed on our economic freedom threaten to bring two centuries of economic progress to an end. Inter­vention has also been costly in political terms. It has greatly limited our human freedom.

An essential part of economic freedom is freedom to choose how to use our income: how much to spend on ourselves and on what items; how much to save and in what form; how much to give away and to whom. Currently, more than 40% of our income is disposed off on our behalf by government at federal, state and local levels com­bined.

Another essential part of economic freedom is freedom to use the resources we possess in accordance with our own values – free­dom to enter any occupation, engage in any business enterprise, buy from or sell to anyone else, so long as we do so on a strictly voluntary basis and do not resort to force in order to coerce others.